Sri Lanka on Saturday joined 217 countries in the grand celebration of World Badminton Day, which commemorates the sport’s rich history which goes back to 90 years.
Organized by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the colourful event took place in Colombo and was graced by the presence of State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rohana Dissanayake and SLB president Rohan de Silva.
The festivities featured a vibrant parade by the Air Force band and bands of several schools attended by over 170 young players.
Highlighting the event was the inclusion of over 300 badminton enthusiasts and a large number of students from various schools in Colombo. The 2.8-kilometer parade started near the SLB Headquarters at Maitland Place Colombo 7, passing through Horton Place, Albert Crescent and Independence Square before returning to the starting point.
